Gas Leak & Propane Repair in Denton

Brown and Sons Plumbing is your choice for gas leak and propane repair in Denton. Our plumbing company serves the needs of residential customers throughout Lewisville, Denton and the entire DFW are. We have prepared a list of information so that you will know when you have a gas leak or a propane leak, and what to do. Gas leaks and propane leaks can be very dangerous.

Natural Gas Characteristics

Naturally Odorless
Lighter than Air
Extremely Flammable
Sulfurous Odor after Processing

Detecting a Natural Gas Leak

Sulfur Odor
Damaged Appliance Connection
Headache
Nausea

One very important thing to remember is that natural gas can actually lose the characteristic sulfur odor. It is a chemical process generally known as "odor fade". This is why gas leak detectors are so important.

Detected a Gas Leak?

Do not use electrical switches or anything that generates a spark. Extinguish open flames, if any. Evacuate everyone from the home. Then immediately call 911 from a cell phone or from a neighbors house. Do not re-enter the building until your public safety officials have given the okay.

Once the Gas Leak is Contained

Call Brown & Sons Plumbing and we will fix the source of the gas leak. After the gas leak has been repaired we will pressure check the system, check all appliances. Then we will light your pilots on all of your gas appliances.

You should ask the Brown & Sons plumber about installing a gas detector.

Characteristics of Propane Gas

Naturally Odorless
Heavier than Air
Very Flammable
Sulfurous Odor after Processing

Detecting a Propane Gas Leak

The characteristics of propane gas leak are very similar to a natural gas leak. However, propane gas is heavier than air, so the fumes will accumulate closer to the ground. Also, as the propane gas accumulates, it will begin to displace oxygen.

Detect a Propane Leak?

The steps you follow after you detect propane leaking are the same as a natural gas leak. Completely evacuate the area. Once you are a safe distance from the propane leak, call 911.

Once the propane leak is contained, call Brown & Sons Plumbing company in Denton. We will fix the source of the leak. After that we will pressure the test the system and relight the pilots. Then you should consider having a gas leak detector installed.